🧵 1️⃣ What is Monad?

Monad is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, fully EVM-compatible. Unlike L2s, it's built from scratch for speed & scalability:
✅ 10,000 TPS
✅ 1-second block time
✅ Parallel transaction execution
✅ Low fees
👇 Let’s dive in!

2️⃣ Parallel Execution: Monad’s Key Innovation
While traditional blockchains process transactions sequentially, Monad uses Optimistic Parallel Execution, allowing multiple transactions to run simultaneously.

results in:
⚡ Faster execution
💰 Lower gas fees
🔄 Greater efficiency
3️⃣ How to join the Monad Testnet?
@monad_xyz 
1️⃣ Add the network to MetaMask or Phantom:
🌐 RPC: testnet-rpc.monad.xyz
🔗 Chain ID: [check docs]
💰 Symbol: MON
2️⃣ Claim testnet tokens from the faucet:
🔗 testnet.monad.xyz
3️⃣ Try out dApps built on Monad!